Award

The Supply Delivery Installation and Commissioning of a Cobot Welding Station (SCC)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a Self-Contained Cobot Welding Station (SCC) at the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS). The contract, titled "The Supply Delivery Installation and Commissioning of a Cobot Welding Station (SCC)", falls under the Education category and was awarded using an open procedure. The procurement stage progressed through planning, tender, and award phases, with the final contract signed on 3rd March 2025, and the notice date for the award published on 10th March 2025. This initiative aimed for a contract duration of 14 months, including a 12-month warranty period and an anticipated lead time of 6-8 weeks.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welding technology, automation, and robotic solutions, especially those capable of meeting strict technical and dimensional specifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like TPS WeldTech Ltd, the successful supplier, are particularly well-suited for such contracts as they often possess the agility and specialised expertise required for advanced manufacturing tasks. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering high-precision, high-quality collaborative robotic equipment and those capable of meeting specific international standards (e.g., ISO 10218-1, ISO 13849-1) will find such procurement contracts beneficial for growth and establishing strong industry credentials.

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Notice Title

The Supply Delivery Installation and Commissioning of a Cobot Welding Station (SCC)

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks to award a contract to a single supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission a Self-Contained Cobot Welding Station (SCC), to be delivered and installed at the NMIS facility. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 14 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and a maximum 6 to 8 week lead time.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract Award Notice relates to an open tender below the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) threshold for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a Self-Contained Cobot Welding Station (SCC). A single supplier is required to carry out all aspects of the Contract. The successful supplier shall be able to fulfil the below non-exhaustive list of requirements: 1 The Contracting Authority requires a self-contained Cobot Wedlding station 2 The above noted solution will comply with the approximate dimensions 2500 x 2500 x1500 (LXDXHmm) 3 In line with the above, the offered solution must fit within a floorspace of 3000 x 3000 x 1500 (LXDXHmm) 4 The required solution shall have a Table Top weight of approx. between 500 to 600kg (without legs) 5 The required solution shall have a combined weight of 700Kg 6 The offered solution will include a 16A 110/230V (1P+N+PE) cobot arm option 7 The offered solution will include 32A 415V (3P+N+PE) weld package 8 The offered solution will have a self contained chiller 9 The successful supplier shall offer a collaborative robot certified to meet the requirements of International Standard ISO 10218-1 by an internationally accredited certification body 10 The offered solution shall include a contact stop function certified to meet the requirements of International ISO 13849-1 for Category 3, PL (Performance Level) 11 The offered Equipment shall be compliant with the Directive 2009/125/EC and the Regulation 2019/1784/EU 12 The offered solution shall be delivered to the NMIS facility within an maximum 6 to 8 week lead time 13 The successful supplier shall include a minimum warranty period of 12 months within their offer

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785471
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525591
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment

38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£147,341 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Kenneth Carlin, Category Manager, Natasha Murray
Contact Email
kenneth.carlin@strath.ac.uk, kirstie.higgins@strath.ac.uk, natasha.murray@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TPS WELDTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520504
    The Supply Delivery Installation and Commissioning of a Cobot Welding Station (SCC) - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks notes of interest for potential procurement exercise for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a Self-Contained Cobot Welding Station (SCC), to be delivered and installed at the NMIS facility. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 14 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and a maximum 8 week lead time. Potential suppliers who believe they can fulfil the high level specification in this PIN, may be sent a market research questionnaire to review in full, complete and submit to the Contracting Authority. Suppliers are required to note their interest by 12:00 noon on the 7th of January 2025.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521850
    The Supply Delivery Installation and Commissioning of a Cobot Welding Station (SCC) - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks a single supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission a Self-Contained Cobot Welding Station (SCC), to be delivered and installed at the NMIS facility. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 14 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and a maximum 6 to 8 week lead time.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525591
    The Supply Delivery Installation and Commissioning of a Cobot Welding Station (SCC) - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks to award a contract to a single supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission a Self-Contained Cobot Welding Station (SCC), to be delivered and installed at the NMIS facility. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 14 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and a maximum 6 to 8 week lead time.

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